Video Age International May 2015

22 May 2015 U.S. Commissioned Pilots LFE A medical procedural about second-year residents in a NYC hospital. Limitless Picks up where the 2011 film left off, and follows a man who discovers the power of a mysterious drug and is coerced into using it to solve weekly cases for the FBI. Rush Hour A stoic Hong Kong police officer pairs up with a cocky L.A.P.D. officer. Sneaky Pete After leaving prison, a con man assumes the identity of his cellmate. Supergirl Since arriving on Earth from Krypton, Kara Zor-El has concealed the powers she shares with her famous cousin. But now she decides to embrace her abilities. CINEMAX Drama Outcast* Kyle Barnes has been plagued by demonic possession all his life. With the help of a preacher with personal demons of his own, he embarks on a journey to find answers. CRACKLE Comedy Supermansion* An animated series about a group of superheroes and their leader, Titanium Rex, who learn that it can be simpler to bring down villains than it is to live together harmoniously under the same roof. Drama The Art of More* Shines a light on the crime that goes on behind the scenes of big New York auction houses. THE CW Drama Cheerleader Death Squad A disgraced CIA agent-turned-teacher trains a select few at an elite D.C. prep school to be his eyes and ears in the world of international espionage. Cordon A deadly epidemic breaks out and a large quarantine is enforced, leaving those on the inside fighting for their lives. Dead People A roguishly charming cab driver has the ability to interact with ghosts —and his late wife—after a near-death experience Flash/Arrow Spin-off A spin-off of the superhero dramas with all-star guest stars. Tales from the Darkside A reinvention of the 1990s horror anthology series. DISCOVERY Drama Harley-Davidson* Based on a true story about the two schoolyard pals who built —and rode— motorcycles at the turn of the 20th century. FOX Comedy 48 Hours Until Monday Follows one husband’s struggle to not let every weekend go to hell. Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life Celebrates the mistakes people make during the years after college and before settling down. Detour A rock star makes the unexpected choice to quit his band and go back to college at 30. Fantasy Life A hardworking guy lands his dream job hosting a fantasy football show and is forced to navigate office politics. Grandpa A longtime bachelor finds out he’s a father and a grandfather. The Grinder When a long-running TV lawyer’s hit show comes to an end, he finds himself at a crossroads, moving back to his small town and taking over the family law firm. The Perfect Stanleys A family comedy told from the point of view of a working mom who’s always in competition with her perfect, stay-athome sister-in-law. Drama Frankenstein A morally corrupt retired cop is given a second chance at life when he’s brought back from the dead. Houdini & Doyle* Based on the real-life friendship between magician Harry Houdini and author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Lucifer Based on a DC Comics character, it follows the Lord of Hell as he abdicates his throne and leaves his kingdom to help the L.A.P.D. punish criminals. Minority Report One of three Precogs struggles to lead a “normal” life but remains haunted by visions of the future. Scream Queens* An anthology series; the first season revolves around a college campus that’s rocked by murders. Studio City A coming-of-age drama about a young singer’s path to stardom. Her father’s a songwriter, and a drug dealer to the stars. Untitled Todd Harthan Project An investigative series that centers on a brilliant pathologist in Miami. HISTORY Drama Boys of ’67* About the First Platoon of Charlie Company, 9th Infantry Division, the only division that was raised, trained and deployed en masse to Vietnam. HULU Comedy Casual* A bachelor brother and his newly divorced sister coach each other through the crazy world of dating (online and off), while living under one roof again and raising a teenager. RocketJump: The Show* Each half-hour episode will chronicle the filmmaking behind RocketJump’s newest short. Drama The Way* A family at the center of a controversial faith–based movement struggles with relationships, marriage and power. NBC Comedy The Carmichael Show * Inspired by the stand-up comic’s life. Coach* Picks up on the popular ’90s series starring Craig T. Nelson. This time he’s working as an assistant coach with his son for an Ivy League team. Cuckoo A daughter returns home from a summer abroad married to a charming but eccentric man named Cuckoo. How We Live An anthropologist blogger moves to the suburbs and discovers the fascinating habitat andmating rituals of his neighbors. Not Safe For Work A politically incorrect comedy about best friends whose relationship is upended when one starts dating the “perfect” woman. People Are Talking Examines sex, race and everything else your parents never talked to you about. Problem Child Two parents struggle to raise a hellish child. Sharing A workplace comedy about different groups of people in a shared office space. Strange Calls An affable but down-on-his-luck young police officer is transferred to a rural town where he starts to realize there’s a bizarre underbelly. Superstore About a group of employees at a big box store who quickly learn that there’s much more to their ho-hum jobs than they thought. Take It From Us A couple teaches their son the lessons they learned growing up in the ’90s. Telenovela* A behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the making of a telenovela, where the drama off-camera is better than what’s scripted. Untitled Suzanne Martin Project A multigenerational comedy about a pair of empty nesters whose adult daughters move back home. Drama Blindspot A woman with no memories of her past is found naked in Times Square with a body filled with intricate tattoos. Her discovery sets off a complex mystery. Chicago Medical A spin-off of Chicago Fire. The Curse of the Fuentes Women A magical man emerges from the ocean and breathes new passion into the lives of the Fuentes women. Game of Silence A rising attorney on the brink of success could lose everything when his childhood friends threaten to expose a dark secret. Heartbreaker Amedical soap that follows the life of an outspoken female heart transplant surgeon. Love is a Four Letter Word Race, sexuality and gender roles collide when three diverse couples put marriage to the test. The Player A former military operative-turnedsecurity expert must complete a series of heroic challenges to save innocent lives. Shades of Blue* A single mother and detective is recruited to work undercover for the FBI’s anti-corruption task force. (Continued from Page 20)

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